To create a rural residential zone which is intended as a permanent residential district for those areas of the community where it is desirable to maintain low residential densities.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Editor's note— Ord. 2019-02, adopted Feb. 12, 2019, repealed § 15.09.020 which derived from Ord. 2015-04, adopted Nov. 10, 2015, and Ord. 2018-05, adopted Sept. 11, 2018.

Minimum Lot and Development Standards

*Chimneys, flagpoles, church towers and other similar structures in excess of 27 feet, not used for human occupancy may be allowed on a case by case basis with a conditional use permit.

1.

Structure to have access. All structures shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street or with access to an approved private street, and shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for emergency vehicles.

2.

Farm animals. Livestock, fowl, and other animals (excluding household pets) may, where permitted, be kept, bred and maintained according to the following point system:

a.

Animals may total 50 points per one-half acre of ground used solely for their care and keeping.

b.

Animals shall be worth the following points each:

i.

Chickens, pigeons, pheasants and other similar birds: 2 points

ii.

Rabbits, chinchillas and other similar animals: 5 points

iii.

Geese, ducks, peafowl, turkey and other similar birds: 10 points

iv.

Sheep, goats, llamas, calves, foals and other similar sized animals: 25 points

v.

Horses, cattle, and other similar sized animals: 40 points

vi.

For the purpose of this point system, an animal and one offspring shall be considered to be one animal until six months after the birth of the offspring.

c.

Any building, structure or corral in which livestock is kept must be at least 100 feet from any existing dwelling on a neighboring lot or parcel or 50 feet from side and rear property lines, whichever is greater. This restriction does not include open pasturing on a temporary or seasonal basis.

d.

Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the keeping of inherently dangerous animals capable of inflicting harm or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.

3.

Public utility stations. In any zone where residences are allowed, public utility stations shall meet the following requirements:

a.

Each station shall be located on a lot not less than 2,000 square feet in area.

b.

Each station shall be located on a lot that has adequate access from a street, alley, or easement.

c.

Each station shall be provided with a yard on each of the four sides of the building or structures not less than five feet in width, except that for such stations located on lots fronting on a street and abutted by one or more residential lots, the front, side, and rear yards shall be at least ten feet.

d.

Fencing will be determined on the approval of the Kamas City Planning Commission.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

The site plan drawings for residential site plan review shall include:

1.

Dated drawings prepared on one 22 inch × 34 inch format plus one 8½ inch × 11 inch drawing.

2.

Indicated scale shall be no less than one inch = 40 feet.

3.

Name of project/development, address and owner/contractor's name.

4.

Parcel dimensions.

5.

North orienting arrow.

6.

Total site area.

7.

Parking and driveway area.

8.

Location of new building(s) and structure(s).

9.

Location of existing building(s) and structure(s).

10.

All existing sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants, natural gas and electric lines.

11.

Building elevations.

12.

Any further information related to site development as requested by Kamas City Officials.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

The operation of any use permitted in this district is subject to the following standards of performance:

1.

All uses must be operated so that all practical means are used to confine any noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other similar feature to the premises upon which they are located and properly disposed of in a timely fashion (three to six months).

2.

Any light used to illuminate signs, parking areas, or for any other purpose shall be non-glaring, energy efficient and so arranged as to confine direct light beams to the lighted property by appropriate directional hooding.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Single-family dwellings in any residential zone shall provide two parking spaces within a private enclosed garage. Parking standards in KMC 15.25 also apply to the following on-site parking requirements:

Parking and storage of any commercial vehicles and construction equipment in excess of 12,000 pounds in the R-A zone is prohibited.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2018-05, 9/11/2018)

All property located in front of the residential structure and the front setback, except driveways, parking areas, walkways, utility areas, improved decks, patios, and porches, shall be maintained with suitable landscaping of plants, shrubs, trees, grass or other landscaping materials. See KMC 15.24, Landscape Standards.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)